Summit for a Sustainable Tennessee

The Second Annual Summit for a Sustainable Tennessee commences in less than 3 weeks!

Register now and join people from all backgrounds and across Tennessee who will gather from November 13-15 at Lipscomb University in Nashville to develop a comprehensive conservation agenda and promote sustainability by improving collaboration between government, business, nonprofit, and citizens.
Early registration for the Second Annual Summit for a Sustainable Tennessee ends November 2nd. Register for the Summit and reserve your hotel room today!

*Don’t forget to check out/post to the message board if you are interested in ride/room-share.*

LEED EB Workshop in Chattanooga

HYDROGEN ROAD TOUR ’08 STOPS IN CHATTANOOGA

Monday August 18th 10:00 AM -12:00
First Tennessee Pavilion
1826 Carter Street
Chattanooga, TN 37408

Is hydrogen the fuel of the future, or is it destined to remain an untapped source of clean energy? Volkswagen and 8 other major automobile manufactures believe it’s the former and are out on a mission to prove it! On August 11th, hydrogen vehicles from 9 automobile manufactures left Portland, Maine on a carbon-free mission to reach the west coast. Along the way they will stop in 31 cities to promote hydrogen’s role in the Nation’s transportation future. On Monday, August 18th the tour stops in Chattanooga. Join members of the Chattanooga Green Committee, the Center for Transportation & Environment, fellow city residents and hydrogen fuel experts as we try to de-mystify transportation’s “hydrogen future.”

Is drinkable water truly the only emissions of these vehicles?
Are there sufficient numbers of hydrogen fueling stations in the United States?
How is hydrogen fuel created?
Is it safe?
Is the technology expensive?
Are there any environmental side effects?

On site will be hydrogen vehicles from BMW, Daimler, Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai-Kia, Nissan, Toyota, and Volkswagen

More information on the Hydrogen Road Tour can be found at http://hydrogenroadtour.com/
VW has a blog chronicling the tour, complete with video from the CBS Morning Show. http://hydrogenroadtour.com/

Tuesday’s Times Free Press had an article about the event. http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2008/aug/12/chattanooga-vw-hydrogen-vehicle-coming-here-nation/?volkswagen

2008 Congressional Advocacy Day

Eco Courier

Bicycle Delivery Service!
That's right folks- zero emissions deliveries for all your needs!

for more information:

Ryan Harris
423.321.2577
or
David Snyder
423.605.3125

EcoCourier, LLC
Flatiron Building
707 Georgia Ave, Suite 104
Chattanooga, TN 37402

Congratualtions to River Street Architecture

On June 19th, Mayors Ron Littlefield and Claude Ramsey presented the 5th annual Business and Industry Appreciation Breakfast at the Chattanoogan Hotel. The 2008 Green Building award went to River Street Architecture for their leadership in Green Building as exemplified in the Two Northshore development and their new office at 714 Cherry Street. Both projects are expected to receive LEED certification.River Street is a full service architectural firm providing expertise in a variety of Areas, including green building, and is recognized for leading the way in Green Architecture in Chattanooga. Taylor Bowers, LEED AP, accepted the award on behalf of River Street Architecture.

For more info visit the Chattanooga Green Committee website at: http://www.chattanooga.gov/ChattanoogaGreen_4251.htm

"In 2006, Chattanooga joined 235 other communities when Mayor Ron Littlefield signed the US Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. The agreement asks that participating cities lower their carbon emissions and lessen their individual impact on global climate change. Today the number of participating cities has swelled to over 800. Each city faces unique challenges and has unique resources to help meet this important goal. Chattanooga’s greatest resource is its citizens!"

Visit the Chattanooga Green Committee website to see what all is happening right here, in our very own backyard!